Chapter 507: Peach and Plum
Chapter 507: Peach and Plum
Several people followed the Yuanying elder directly to the nearest town.
The town had brick and stone walls and watchtowers with imperial bells and wind chimes hung on them.
There were also disciples wearing Taoist robes on the city wall, guarding the town in full readiness.
But most of these disciples are Qi-refining and foundation-building cultivators, and the Taoist robes they wear are also those of menial disciples.
At this time, these Taoist-robed disciples saw the elder appear. Although they did not recognize Tian Lin and his companions, they all bowed and saluted on the city wall, just like a well-trained army.
"Very surprised?"
The Yuanying elder flying in front of him didn't know how to do it either. He said to Tian Lin and Mei Xiangu: "The Dao Sect now wants to make a living in the secret realm. We can no longer let our disciples go out and travel as we did in the past. We can no longer organize ourselves so freely and undisciplinedly as we did in the past--"
Tian Lin was somewhat surprised that this Yuanying elder would explain all this to him - but this Yuanying elder's attitude was a good thing for Tian Lin.
This at least showed that this Yuanying elder had no ill will towards me. Next, the sect would probably make a more "fair" judgment on my evil act of "harming my fellow disciples".
"Every town has disciples in charge, and I think there are elders in charge too. Elder Xue must be in Hulu City, right?"
No matter what, Tian Lin wanted the elder to take him to Hulu City.
Even if he had to wait for trial, staying in Hulu City with Elder Xue's protection would naturally have a completely different effect.
"Elder Xue is in Hulu City, which is quite far from here. But don't worry, I will help you repair the book and send it to Elder Xue."
After saying this, they had already arrived at a small courtyard.
As soon as he entered the courtyard, the elder said to a Jindan disciple who was walking up, "Tao Li, take your brothers and sisters Tian and Mei to a secluded courtyard to rest. No one is allowed to disturb them without my order."
These words sound as if they were meant to protect Tian Lin and Mei Xiangu, but in fact they also imply a desire to monitor the two of them.
Mei Xiangu and Tian Lin both understood what the Yuanying elder meant, but neither of them was angry. After all, the Yuanying elder invited them to the courtyard, and it was definitely not to invite them for tea.
Mei Xiangu didn't say anything. Tian Lin bowed to the disciple named Tao Li and said, "I'll rely on Junior Brother Tao to take care of us for the next two days."
Tao Li smiled and returned the greeting after hearing this, and then said sincerely: "There are three people in the Wendao Sect that I have always admired but have never met. One is Senior Brother Zhaixingzi from Wendao Peak, and the other two are Senior Brother Tian and Senior Sister Mei from Hulu Peak.
Recently, I heard that Senior Brother Zhaixingzi will be returning to the sect soon. Now Senior Brother Zhaixingzi has not returned, but he has met Senior Brother Tian and Senior Sister Mei first, which is really a cause for celebration——"
Tian Lin was used to hearing such polite words from him, so he just responded modestly.
The Yuanying elder at the side said to Tian Lin: "You will stay in my yard for the next few days and don't go out. I will tell you the punishment results after I gather the elders in the city and get the approval of the sect leader."
As soon as the Yuanying elder left, Taoli arranged two outer disciples to prepare beds for Tian Lin and Mei Xiangu.
Tian Lin had just settled down in the house when not long afterwards there was a knock on the door.
He asked Cui'er to open the door, and it turned out that Taoli was standing at the door with wine and a food box.
Before Tian Lin could speak, Tao Li spoke first, "Senior Brother Su Wen Tian likes fine wine and delicious food. I asked the brothers and sisters in the kitchen to prepare some dishes and brought them here especially for you and your sisters to enjoy."
Tian Lin guessed that he was worried about him and was afraid that he would be held responsible if he ran away, so he came closer to monitor him and Mei Xiangu.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with this, and Tian Lin is not angry at all.
He simply said to Cui Er and his sister, "You two go and ask Senior Sister Mei to come over for dinner. I'm sure the wine and food that Junior Brother Tao has prepared are not ordinary."
As soon as he finished speaking, Cui Er and her sister did not need to go to Mei Xiangu. Mei Xiangu, who lived next door, had already heard her voice, saying, "If you want to drink, drink by yourselves, don't disturb me." But Tao Li said, "I am sincere, please do me a favor, Senior Sister."
Mei Xiangu was not a polite person. She said, "If I don't show my respect, what can you do?"
Tao Li had no choice but to say, "Since Senior Sister is unwilling, I naturally don't dare to force her. But Senior Sister, when you leave, you must let me take a look at the Goddess Tree. I really yearn for Senior Sister's Goddess Tree."
He looked sincere and didn't seem fake, but Fairy Mei didn't come over after all.
Tian Lin had already asked Cui'er and her sister to set the table. Taoli opened the food box, and the aroma of food gushed out of the box in an instant.
Tian Lin sighed softly, watching the dishes being placed on the table from the food box, and couldn't help but say, "I've eaten quite a few delicacies, but among these dishes, there are several that I've never seen before."
[Hunyuan Fruit, strengthens the primordial spirit, effective under the state of transformation]
[Red Heart Pill, taking this pill can help fight against inner demons]
[Zhenyuan leaves, not affected by evil summons, edible]
Looking at these entries, Tian Lin was sure that these ingredients were not ordinary ingredients.
In this disaster year, ordinary people can't even afford ordinary rice and flour. Tao Li can make the kitchen prepare so many delicacies, which can't be said to be dishonest.
"These things are what I have saved over the years."
Tao Li said proudly: "I dare to say that in this world, apart from me, no one else can make these delicacies."
Tian Lin saw that he was indeed not the kind of person who talked nonsense, so he invited Tao Li to sit down and tasted a chopstick of the "Hunyuan Fruit".
Now, since Chenxiantang was destroyed, it has become quite difficult for Tian Lin to increase his spiritual power.
He hadn't felt the improvement of his soul for a long time, but after eating the Hunyuan Fruit, his soul, which hadn't been improved for a long time, finally felt a little relaxed.
Just by taking this bite of Hunyuan Fruit, Tian Lin's gaze towards Tao Li became much softer.
"Although I have not been in the Northern Wilderness for long, I know that there seems to be no one with the surname Tao among the aristocratic families of the Daoist Sect. I wonder where you are from, Junior Brother?"
He guessed that Taoli was not from a prominent family, and was trying to get close to him perhaps to seek his guidance.
Unfortunately, just as Tian Lin finished speaking, someone outside came to report: "Senior Brother Taoli, there are people from the Tang family outside, asking us to hand over the murderer."
Sure enough, several people heard the loud roar outside: "Tian Lin, you killed my brother, and now the cat refuses to come out of the elders' mansion. What does that mean?"
Tao Li then said to the person who reported it, "Go out and tell the senior brother of the Tang family that there is no murderer in the mansion, only my Tao Li's guest."
The man who reported this left, and soon another voice outside shouted, "Mr. Tao, we don't interfere with each other. You can protect Tian Lin for a while, but can you protect him forever?"
Tian Lin frowned slightly after hearing this, and couldn't help but glance at Tao Li -
According to what people outside said, this Jindan realm disciple seems to be stronger than me?
"Brother Tian, please stay calm here. I will go out and send that wicked guest away, and then I will come back to have dinner with you."
Tao Li stood up, still graceful and elegant.
(End of this chapter)